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Thiago Alcantara Attracting Interest from Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich: Saturday Transfer Rumors

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Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich express interest in Igor Thiago, defender Dayot Upamecano ends Real Madrid & Liverpool pursuit, while Real Madrid intends to retain Endrick next season.

Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich reportedly maintain their interest in Brazilian forward Igor Thiago, 24, despite his recent contract extension with Brentford. (Teamtalk), external

French defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, has reportedly diminished hopes for Liverpool and Real Madrid in acquiring his services this summer, following a new agreement with Bayern Munich. (Sports Illustrated), external

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham have been informed that Brazil striker Endrick will not be available for transfer this summer. Real Madrid intends to integrate the 19-year-old, currently on loan to Lyon, into their first-team squad at the Bernabeu next season. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are reportedly considering the sale of goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer. The 29-year-old Cameroon international, currently on loan at Trabzonspor, has reportedly lost his place at Old Trafford. (Sun), external

Inter Milan are reportedly planning to utilize a buy-back clause to secure midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, amidst competition from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham. They previously sold the 20-year-old Serbian to Club Brugge last summer, but retain the option to re-acquire him for 23m euros (£20m). (Fabrizio Romano), external

Real Madrid are reportedly considering activating their buy-back clause to sign Argentina midfielder Nico Paz, 21, from Como this summer. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Tottenham have reportedly left open the possibility for United States manager Mauricio Pochettino, 53, to return to the club this summer, with the Argentine previously leading the team to a Champions League final. (Telegraph – subscription required) , external

Manchester City are reportedly prepared to offer around 50m euros (£43.4m) for Brazil right-back Wesley Franca, 22, from Roma this summer. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Newcastle, Tottenham, and Aston Villa have reportedly joined Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in the pursuit of Bournemouth’s French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 19. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United have reportedly held discussions regarding the potential signing of Manchester City’s 16-year-old English defender Kasen Brown. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are reportedly seeking to reduce the £26m transfer option previously agreed upon for on-loan England striker Marcus Rashford, 28, however Manchester United are maintaining their valuation. (Express), external

Barcelona have reportedly identified Sporting’s Portugal centre-back Gonçalo Inacio, 24, as a primary target to reinforce their defence, although a transfer would require a payment of 70m euros (£60m). (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

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